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Riverfest 2024 Atmosphere
Riverfest Attendee - Riverfest 2024
A Riverfest attendee shows off her food and Riverfest sweatshirt on Sept. 7, 2024. (Lorie Shaull / Special to KAXE)
Sunset - Drone Overhead - Riverfest 2024
The sun sets over Grand Rapids Riverfest on Sept. 7,2024. (Jordan Weis / Weisguy Images / Special to KAXE)
Kids dancing - Riverfest 2024.
Kids dance by the stage at Grand Rapids Riverfest on Sept. 7, 2024. (Lorie Shaull / Special to KAXE)
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Miss Issippi greets a child at Grand Rapids Riverfest on Sept. 7, 2024. (Lorie Shaull / Special to KAXE)
Hula hooper - Riverfest 2024
A Twistin' Vixen and her hoops at Grand Rapids Riverfest on Sept. 7, 2024. (Jordan Weis / Weisguy Images / Special to KAXE)
Riverfest 2024 - Volunteer
A Riverfest volunteer takes a break to watch Corey Medina & Brothers. (Lorie Shaull / Special to KAXE)
KAXE Banner - Riverfest 2024
A banner at Grand Rapids Riverfest on Sept. 7, 2024. (Lorie Shaull / Special to KAXE)
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A Grand Rapids Riverfest attendee visits the Hotel Rapids booth Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (Jordan Weis / Weisguy Images / Special to KAXE)
Festival goer - Riverfest 2024
A festival attendee shows excellent beer carrying form at Grand Rapids Riverfest on Sept. 7, 2024. (Lorie Shaull / Special to KAXE)
Kids playing football - Riverfest 2024.
Kids toss a football at Grand Rapids Riverfest on Sept. 7, 2024. (Lorie Shaull / Special to KAXE)
Adrianne Reiners - Riverfest 2024
Adrianne Reiners shows of her new merch at Grand Rapids Riverfest on Sept. 7, 2024. (Lorie Shaull / Special to KAXE)
Vendor area, sunset - Riverfest 2024
The sun sets over the vendor area at Grand Rapids Riverfest on Sept. 7, 2024. (Jordan Weis / Weisguy Images / Special to KAXE)
Sponsor Banners - Riverfest 2024
Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Grand Rapids Riverfest in the Grand Rapids Area Library parking lot on the banks of the Mississippi River. Riverfest is a collaboration of KAXE and the city of Grand Rapids, thanks to the support of headline sponsor Grand Rapids State Bank and several other business supporters. (Lorie Shaull / Special to KAXE)
Art walk - Riverfest 2024
Attendees take a break from the music near the Mississippi river at Grand Rapids Riverfest on Sept 7, 2024. (Jordan Weis / Weisguy Images / Special to KAXE)
Twistin' Vixens - Riverfest 2024 - Stage
The Twistin' Vixens hula hooping at Grand Rapids Riverfest on Sept. 7, 2024. (Lorie Shaull / Special to KAXE)
Vendor Parking Lot - Riverfest 2024
Attendees wait in line for food vendors at Grand Rapids Riverfest on Sept. 7, 2024. (Jordan Weis / Weisguy Images / Special to KAXE)
Moon rising - Riverfest 2024
The moon rises over the Grand Rapids Public Library at Grand Rapids Riverfest on Sept. 7, 2024. (Lorie Shaull / Special to KAXE)
Vendor area - Riverfest 2024
Spectators fill the vendor area between sets at Grand Rapids Riverfest on Sept. 7, 2024. (Jordan Weis / Weisguy Images / Special to KAXE)
Wild Horses - Sarah Jarosz - Riverfest 2024
Mckeon Hugh Roberts, Jed LaPlant and Ariana Laplant watch Sarah Jarosz perform at Grand Rapids Riverfest on Sept. 7, 2024. (Jordan Weis / Weisguy Images / Special to KAXE)
Crescent Moon - Stage - Riverfest 2024
Night falls on Shakey Graves and his fans at Grand Rapids Riverfest on Sept. 7, 2024. (Lorie Shaull / Special to KAXE)
Grand Rapids Public Library - Riverfest 2024 - Drone
Attendees enjoy the picturesque location of Grand Rapids Riverfest on Sept. 7, 2024. (Jordan Weis / Weisguy Images / Special to KAXE)
Family at Riverfest 2024
A small child speaks into the ear of an adult Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Grand Rapids Riverfest in the Grand Rapids Area Library parking lot on the banks of the Mississippi River. (Jordan Weis / Weisguy Images / Special to KAXE)
Taco Truck - Riverfest 2024
People wait in line for Singing Chihuahua tacos Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Grand Rapids Riverfest in the Grand Rapids Area Library parking lot on the banks of the Mississippi River. Riverfest is a collaboration of KAXE and the city of Grand Rapids, thanks to the support of headline sponsor Grand Rapids State Bank and several other business supporters. (Jordan Weis / Weisguy Images / Special to KAXE)
Drone Shot Stage Area - Riverfest 2024
Hundreds of people gather to face the stage Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Grand Rapids Riverfest in the Grand Rapids Area Library parking lot on the banks of the Mississippi River. (Jordan Weis / Weisguy Images / Special to KAXE)
Fans big and small - Riverfest 2024
Music fans big and small enjoy the festivities Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Grand Rapids Riverfest in the Grand Rapids Area Library parking lot on the banks of the Mississippi River. (Jordan Weis / Weisguy Images / Special to KAXE)
Art Walk Drone - Riverfest 2024
An art walk and picnic area Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Grand Rapids Riverfest in the Grand Rapids Area Library parking lot on the banks of the Mississippi River. (Jordan Weis / Weisguy Images / Special to KAXE)
Art Walk at Night - Riverfest 2024
People walk along a path illuminated by fairy lights Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Grand Rapids Riverfest in the Grand Rapids Area Library parking lot on the banks of the Mississippi River. (Jordan Weis / Weisguy Images / Special to KAXE)
Drone Vendor Area - Riverfest 2024
Food trucks are lined up in the vendor area Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Grand Rapids Riverfest in the Grand Rapids Area Library parking lot on the banks of the Mississippi River. (Jordan Weis / Weisguy Images / Special to KAXE)
Crowd Sarah Jarosz - Riverfest 2024
The crowd listens as Sarah Jarosz plays Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Grand Rapids Riverfest in the Grand Rapids Area Library parking lot on the banks of the Mississippi River. (Jordan Weis / Weisguy Images / Special to KAXE)
Crowd and Screens - Riverfest 2024
People listen to music Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Grand Rapids Riverfest in the Grand Rapids Area Library parking lot on the banks of the Mississippi River. (Jordan Weis / Weisguy Images / Special to KAXE)
Hula hoops at night - Riverfest 2024
Members of the Twistin' Vixens perform with lighted hula hoops Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Grand Rapids Riverfest in the Grand Rapids Area Library parking lot on the banks of the Mississippi River. Riverfest is a collaboration of KAXE and the city of Grand Rapids, thanks to the support of headline sponsor Grand Rapids State Bank and several other business supporters. (Jordan Weis / Weisguy Images / Special to KAXE)
Photographing Riverfest 2024
An attendee lines up a shot on their cellphone Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Grand Rapids Riverfest in the Grand Rapids Area Library parking lot on the banks of the Mississippi River. (Jordan Weis / Weisguy Images / Special to KAXE)
Crowd Beverages - Riverfest 2024
People enjoy beverages Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Grand Rapids Riverfest in the Grand Rapids Area Library parking lot on the banks of the Mississippi River. (Jordan Weis / Weisguy Images / Special to KAXE)
Music Park - Riverfest 2024
People play instruments in the music park Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Grand Rapids Riverfest in the Grand Rapids Area Library parking lot on the banks of the Mississippi River. (Jordan Weis / Weisguy Images / Special to KAXE)
Drone long distance - Riverfest 2024
A drone captures crowds in the vendor area and concert area Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Grand Rapids Riverfest in the Grand Rapids Area Library parking lot on the banks of the Mississippi River. (Jordan Weis / Weisguy Images / Special to KAXE)
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Katie Lick, Ashley Brubaker and Naomi Jackson at Grand Rapids Riverfest on Sept. 7, 2024. (Jordan Weis / Weisguy Images / Special to KAXE)
Drone Shot Vendor Area - Riverfest 2024
A drone shot shows people congregating in the vendor area Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Grand Rapids Riverfest in the Grand Rapids Area Library parking lot on the banks of the Mississippi River. (Jordan Weis / Weisguy Images / Special to KAXE)
Lit up hula hoops - Riverfest 2024
Illuminated hula hoops set against a lit vendor area are handled by a Twistin' Vixen on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Grand Rapids Riverfest in the Grand Rapids Area Library parking lot on the banks of the Mississippi River. (Jordan Weis / Weisguy Images / Special to KAXE)
Beer fan - Riverfest 2024
An ecstatic fan shows of their drinks at Grand Rapids Riverfest on Sept. 7, 2024. (Jordan Weis / Weisguy Images / Special to KAXE)
Jennifer Barr and Chelsey Perkins - Merch Booth - Riverfest 2024.
KAXE staff members Jennifer Barr and Chelsey Perkins handle merch at Grand Rapids Riverfest on Sept. 7, 2024. (Jordan Weis / Weisguy Images / Special to KAXE)
Kuya Vinny's - Riverfest 2024
People congregate at Kuya Vinny's food truck Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Grand Rapids Riverfest in the Grand Rapids Area Library parking lot on the banks of the Mississippi River. Riverfest is a collaboration of KAXE and the city of Grand Rapids, thanks to the support of headline sponsor Grand Rapids State Bank and several other business supporters. (Jordan Weis / Weisguy Images / Special to KAXE)
Eating in Vendor Area - Riverfest 2024
People enjoy a snack Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Grand Rapids Riverfest in the Grand Rapids Area Library parking lot on the banks of the Mississippi River. (Jordan Weis / Weisguy Images / Special to KAXE)
BBQ vendor - Riverfest 2024
Attendees wait in line for barbecue Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Grand Rapids Riverfest in the Grand Rapids Area Library parking lot on the banks of the Mississippi River. (Jordan Weis / Weisguy Images / Special to KAXE)
Twistin Vixens close up - Riverfest 2024
A member of the Twistin' Vixens maneuvers her hula hoop Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Grand Rapids Riverfest in the Grand Rapids Area Library parking lot on the banks of the Mississippi River. (Jordan Weis / Weisguy Images / Special to KAXE)
Small boy eats popcorn - Riverfest 2024
One of the younger attendees enjoys kettle corn Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Grand Rapids Riverfest in the Grand Rapids Area Library parking lot on the banks of the Mississippi River. (Jordan Weis / Weisguy Images / Special to KAXE)
Art placards - Riverfest 2024
Art placards line a path Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Grand Rapids Riverfest in the Grand Rapids Area Library parking lot on the banks of the Mississippi River. (Jordan Weis / Weisguy Images / Special to KAXE)
Miss Issippi - Riverfest 2024
A puppet known as Miss Issippi towers over the crowd Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Grand Rapids Riverfest in the Grand Rapids Area Library parking lot on the banks of the Mississippi River. (Jordan Weis / Weisguy Images / Special to KAXE)
Attendees pose- Riverfest 2024
Attendees stop to pose for a photo Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Grand Rapids Riverfest in the Grand Rapids Area Library parking lot on the banks of the Mississippi River. (Jordan Weis / Weisguy Images / Special to KAXE)
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Compostable Riverfest cups are held high by fans Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Grand Rapids Riverfest in the Grand Rapids Area Library parking lot on the banks of the Mississippi River. (Lorie Shaull / Special to KAXE)
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Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Grand Rapids Riverfest in the Grand Rapids Area Library parking lot on the banks of the Mississippi River. Riverfest is a collaboration of KAXE and the city of Grand Rapids, thanks to the support of headline sponsor Grand Rapids State Bank and several other business supporters. (Jordan Weis / Weisguy Images / Special to KAXE)
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A member of the Twistin' Vixens carries hula hoops Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Grand Rapids Riverfest in the Grand Rapids Area Library parking lot on the banks of the Mississippi River. (Jordan Weis / Weisguy Images / Special to KAXE)
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Attendees walk along a path lined with artwork Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Grand Rapids Riverfest in the Grand Rapids Area Library parking lot on the banks of the Mississippi River. (Jordan Weis / Weisguy Images / Special to KAXE)
Vendor Area crowd - Riverfest 2024
A crowd of people walk through the vendor area Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Grand Rapids Riverfest in the Grand Rapids Area Library parking lot on the banks of the Mississippi River. (Jordan Weis / Weisguy Images / Special to KAXE)
Vendors Area close - Riverfest 2024
A woman purchases a drink in the vendor area Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Grand Rapids Riverfest in the Grand Rapids Area Library parking lot on the banks of the Mississippi River. (Jordan Weis / Weisguy Images / Special to KAXE)
Kari - Riverfest 2024
KAXE Music Director Kari Hedlund introduces the crowd to Corey Medina and Bros. on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Grand Rapids Riverfest in the Grand Rapids Area Library parking lot on the banks of the Mississippi River. (Jordan Weis / Weisguy Images / Special to KAXE)
Hula hooper - Riverfest 2024
A Twistin' Vixen and her hoops at Grand Rapids Riverfest on Sept. 7, 2024. (Jordan Weis / Weisguy Images / Special to KAXE)
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Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Grand Rapids Riverfest in the Grand Rapids Area Library parking lot on the banks of the Mississippi River. Riverfest is a collaboration of KAXE and the city of Grand Rapids, thanks to the support of headline sponsor Grand Rapids State Bank and several other business supporters. (Jordan Weis / Weisguy Images / Special to KAXE)
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Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Grand Rapids Riverfest in the Grand Rapids Area Library parking lot on the banks of the Mississippi River. Riverfest is a collaboration of KAXE and the city of Grand Rapids, thanks to the support of headline sponsor Grand Rapids State Bank and several other business supporters. (Jordan Weis / Weisguy Images / Special to KAXE)
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Fans line up to purchase merchandise Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Grand Rapids Riverfest in the Grand Rapids Area Library parking lot on the banks of the Mississippi River. (Jordan Weis / Weisguy Images / Special to KAXE)
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A couple holds hands in the vendor area Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Grand Rapids Riverfest in the Grand Rapids Area Library parking lot on the banks of the Mississippi River. (Jordan Weis / Weisguy Images / Special to KAXE)
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People enjoy beverages Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Grand Rapids Riverfest in the Grand Rapids Area Library parking lot on the banks of the Mississippi River. (Jordan Weis / Weisguy Images / Special to KAXE)
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An attendee raises their hand with the sunset as the backdrop Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Grand Rapids Riverfest in the Grand Rapids Area Library parking lot on the banks of the Mississippi River. (Lorie Shaull / Special to KAXE)
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Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Grand Rapids Riverfest in the Grand Rapids Area Library parking lot on the banks of the Mississippi River. Riverfest is a collaboration of KAXE and the city of Grand Rapids, thanks to the support of headline sponsor Grand Rapids State Bank and several other business supporters. (Jordan Weis / Weisguy Images / Special to KAXE)
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Food vendor NoPo showing off their custom shirts for Riverfest 2024. (Contributed / NoPo)
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